Inclusive Employer Excellence Awards
The Inclusive Employer Excellence Awards (IEEA) is an annual event to recognize and celebrate Abbotsford and Mission employers who are going above and beyond to create inclusive workplaces for people with disabilities.
This includes actively employing, providing work experience placements, community advocacy, and other activities related to including persons with a disability in the workplace.
We look forward to another event this fall to recognize inclusive employers and celebrate diversity.
Event Partners
Archway is a non-profit social service agency with 90+ programs and has been serving the community for over 55 years. Archway’s Employing People in the Community (EPIC) program helps people with disabilities to find and maintain meaningful and sustainable employment.
Bethesda has been supporting people with disabilities for over 50 years. They offer a range of services including living options, community inclusion, supported independent living, summer camps, employment services and family support services.
Communitas creates community for people of all abilities by facilitating home living, community support, employment, social enterprises, and respite for people living with disabilities in Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, and Vancouver Island.
Mission Association for Community Living (MACL) Supported Employment partners with local businesses to meet the employment goals of individuals while working with employers to identify needs/gaps in their workforce to build a resilient community that embraces inclusion and diversity.
WorkBC (Abbotsford/Mission) is a comprehensive employment resource that supports job seekers to find meaningful employment. They also offer guidance and resources to employers to foster inclusive hiring practices.